The Sad Sam Blues Jam
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From Louisiana

These ladies are the future of traditional Blues. They are needed at this show to preserve a great music style. They play with feeling. Rare these days.
Randy Floyd · Louisiana State University in Shreveport

From Indiana

"Sadie's smile says she's in love with the blues and her passion on the six string leaves everyone elated from every note she creates. For everyone witnessing it poses the question, "Where does a teenage girl get this?" Sadie simply smiles and says, 'it's me!'"
Mark Bastin
Freelance Writer/Music Promoter

From Colorado

"One of the biggest thrills of the 2012 "Blues From the Top Festival" was the discovery of the Johnson Sisters. Sadie and Sam owned the stage every time they played. They took the patrons of Winter Park's longest running music festival captive with every vocal and instrumental lick . I've seen the future of the blues and its in good hands with these ladies from Indiana. "
J.r. Wolfe - Free-lance photographer/writer, Colorado

From Andy Irvine...

"Sam Johnson is one of the most exciting and promising bassists in the USA. Her engaging stage presence and stead fast driving groove both amaze and entertain. I'm huge fan and look forward to see where her musical journey will take her, quite far I'm certain. A truly gifted and delightful young lady."
Andy Irvine - Bassist - Clinician/Product Specialist- Warwick/Framus

More good words...

"Sadie Johnson embodies the pure spirit of Jazz & Blues! Her awareness of the musical history, enthusiasm when performing, and her communication with her fellow musicians makes Sadie one to watch out for."
Mark Buselli - Director of Jazz Studies Ball State University

Still more...

Another comment about the band...

"These young ladies go about their business with an unprecedented ferver...the talent encompassed by these ladies is amazing to see and hear...never have I seen a group give their all for their business... their business is The BLUES!!!!"
Steve Ludwig, a friend of the band

Quotes about the band...

Some quotes from friends about The Sad Sam Blues Jam

"The Sad Sam Blues Jam is a pleasant surprise from the minute they take the stage. When the blues riffs roll off the fingers of All-American young female guitarists, it's a welcome wonder. And when these lovely musicians croon lyrics, you can scarcely believe your ears. In a field dominated by craggy old guys, here are Sadie and Sam breathing new life into the venerable genres of jazz and blues. Catch them while you can, cause they're gonna be BIG!"
Ellen & Rick Kingston - Owners-Ideal Talent and Kingston's Living Room, Indianapolis